Accelerator

EIT Jumpstarter 2026

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EIT Jumpstarter is a seven-month pre-acceleration program for early-stage innovators and researchers from EIT RIS countries working on raw materials solutions. Participants receive training, mentoring, and can compete for equity-free prizes of up to €10,000.

Key facts

Organiser
EIT RawMaterials
Deadline
May 17, 2026
Opens
March 13, 2026
Amount
€10,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Albania, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova and 11 more
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors
Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Industry and manufacturing
Format
Hybrid
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.